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Bechtel

Preservation Field Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

The Preservation Field Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing technical oversight of equipment and material preservation activities throughout the project lifecycle. The ...

Power Systems Mfg., LLC

NY · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Jupiter, FL JOB SUMMARY The Packaging & Preservation Engineer serves as the technical owner for packaging and preservation standards for high-value industrial gas turbine components. This role is ...

Power Systems Mfg., LLC

$90 - $120/hr

Jupiter, FL JOB SUMMARY The Packaging & Preservation Engineer serves as the technical owner for packaging and preservation standards for high-value industrial gas turbine components. This role is ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for preservation engineer in the United States is $76,094.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a preservation engineer do?

A Preservation Engineer focuses on maintaining and protecting historical structures, artifacts, or infrastructure. They assess the condition of buildings or materials, develop restoration plans, and ensure that preservation work complies with regulations and best practices. Their work often requires collaboration with historians, architects, and conservation specialists.

What are some typical challenges faced by preservation engineers in their daily work?

Preservation Engineers often encounter unique challenges such as assessing and stabilizing aging or deteriorated materials, adapting modern engineering solutions to historic structures, and ensuring compliance with strict preservation guidelines. Balancing project timelines and budgets while sourcing appropriate materials or technologies requires creativity and attention to detail. Additionally, they frequently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including historians, architects, and government agencies, to develop sensitive and effective restoration strategies. Overcoming these challenges provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth in a rewarding and specialized field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a preservation engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preservation Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, materials science, and historic preservation practices, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and experience in conservation projects. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, CAD software, building assessment technologies, and certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or specialized preservation credentials are valuable. Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for coordinating with architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies. These skills ensure that historic structures are maintained and restored safely, efficiently, and in compliance with preservation standards.

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Infographic showing various Preservation Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,094 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Structural Engineer (Preservation Engineer)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Denver, CO • On-site

$50/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct structural inspections of MAPR structures and buildings to assess physical condition and determine likely causes of failure.

  • Recommend treatments compliant with the Secretary of the Interior’s Treatment of Historic Properties to address deficiencies and help ensure the long-term preservation of historic properties.

  • Support park compliance needs for projects with the potential to affect historic properties.

Job description

Structural Engineer (Preservation Engineer)ID:NPSMAPR-001-001Location:DenverProgram:NPS
Wage/Hr:$50.00Hours/Week:4Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duration

This position is funded for up to 100 total hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Structural engineering and the treatment of historic properties OR BA/BS Degree in Structural engineering and the treatment of historic properties with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s) in Structural engineering and the treatment of historic properties

  • None, though professional engineer license is a bonus.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
  • BlueBeam or other design software
Duties:

Support historic preservation needs of MAPR park assets on an ?as-needed? basis in response to technical assistance requests from DOE, who is the owner of all MAPR historic properties.

  • Conduct structural inspections of MAPR structures and buildings to assess physical condition and determine likely causes of failure.   40%
  • Recommend treatments compliant with the Secretary of the Interior?s Treatment of Historic Properties to address deficiencies and help ensure the long-term preservation of historic properties, which could include addressing overall site conditions, structural and component stability and capacity, foundations, etc.   40%
  • Support park compliance needs for projects with the potential to affect historic properties.   10%
  • Review and comment on engineering reports and plans produced by others that relate to MAPR historic properties.   10%

Other:
  • Required Certifications: None
  • Overnight travel: Occassionally
  • Air travel anticipated: As needed to reach the four MAPR locations from the enrollee?s location.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Training will be provided on-site to ensure that enrollee is fully aware of site-specific health and safety considerations and requirements. Because every site is different, each instance of work in the field will require unique safety approaches (to be identified in GARS, JHAs) and equipment. PPE will be provided, where needed.
  • Required Safety Gear: PPE needed in the field will include, but is not limited to, hard hats, face masks, gloves, safety glasses, hi vis vests, and other gear necessary to ensure the enrollee is prepared to work in varied environments.
  • Physical requirements: The enrollee will work in varied field environments, such as hiking or walking in rugged terrain to reach sites; working in interior, confined spaces; and working in buildings or structures that are in varying conditions including lacking mechanical systems, poor states of structural repair and/or may contain hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.